Presentations of Cutaneous Disease in Various Skin Pigmentations: Tinea Corporis

Authors

Braden Van Alfen, University of North Texas Health Science CenterFollow
Navya Peddireddy, University of North Texas Health Science CenterFollow
Marshall Hall, Medical City Fort WorthFollow
Henry Lim, Medical City Fort WorthFollow
Christian Scheufele, Medical City Fort WorthFollow
Garrett Furth, Medical City Fort WorthFollow
Dustin Wilkes, Medical City Fort WorthFollow
Michael Carletti, Medical City Fort WorthFollow
Stephen E. Weis, Medical City Fort WorthFollow

Keywords

dermatophytosis; ringworm; skin of color; tinea corporis; Fitzpatrick scale

Disciplines

Dermatology | Infectious Disease | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Abstract

Tinea corporis is a common superficial fungal infection caused by dermatophytes. It typically presents as well-defined, pruritic, annular papules and plaques with central hypopigmentation. The differential diagnosis includes pityriasis rosea, nummular dermatitis, plaque psoriasis, tinea versicolor, granuloma annulare, and discoid lupus. This article compares different presentations of tinea corporis in various skin types as classified by the Fitzpatrick scale. Recognizing varying presentations of tinea in patients of different skin tones will aid in early and appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

Recommended Citation

Van Alfen, Braden; Peddireddy, Navya; Hall, Marshall; Lim, Henry; Scheufele, Christian; Furth, Garrett; Wilkes, Dustin; Carletti, Michael; and Weis, Stephen E. (2026) "Presentations of Cutaneous Disease in Various Skin Pigmentations: Tinea Corporis," HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine: Vol. 7: Iss. 1, Article 10.
DOI: 10.36518/2689-0216.2256
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.hcahealthcare.com/hcahealthcarejournal/vol7/iss1/10